kẻ sĩ
[kɛ˧˩ si˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) scholar
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nghe tiếng ngài yêu người hiền, trọng kẻ sĩ, nên tôi cũng đến yết kiến.I came for an audience for I have heard of your reputable love and respect for the wise and learned.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “kẻ sĩ” mean?
(noun) scholar
Is “kẻ sĩ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.